Join the Boardman Chamber

Membership Benefits

The businesses that join the Boardman Chamber of Commerce discover that they are making one of their smartest marketing, advertising and training investments while buying access to a whole array of benefits for their business and employees. They also can take pride in knowing that their investment has a direct impact on the quality of life here in Boardman because the Chamber collaborates with government, education, private industry and a host of other organizations in the quest for constant community bettement.

Referrals
The Boardman Chamber of COmmerce recommends only members to those newcomers, visitors and area residents for goods and services to be purchased in Boardman.

Membership Directory Listing
Included in your membership investment is an alphabetical and categorical listing for your business/organization in the Boardman Chamber of Commerce Resource guide. This guide goes out annually to the entire membership who is asked to use this resource prior to picking up the "Yellow Pages". Two thousand of these directoroes are distributed throughout the community and are an integral part of the chamber relocation packet.

Mixers
Several times a year the BoardmanChamber of Commerce hosts a business after-hours mixer held at a different member location. The mixers are an excellent opportunity to meet other Chamber members on a social basis.

Newsletter
The monthly "Boardman Chamber Business Review" is filled with information regarding the community, events, Chamber activities and other information to help our member-businesses thrive and remain successful.

Web Site Listing
Your business is listed on the Boardman Chamber's web site at www.visitboardman.com which receives an average of 300 hits per day. This listing is free to members, as well as the link their web site.

Information Resource
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is here to provide your business with the necessary information, whether it be local, regional, state or national, to keep you aware of what is happening in business, and help answer your business related questions.

Premium Donors
Members who are supportive of the Chamber's activities may decide to become a premium donor. Premium donors are recognized in all the Chamber's publications along with any notices that are sent out.

Committee Involvement
Membership in the Boardman Chamber of Commerce provides you with an opportunity to get involved, if you so choose. Members are invited to join a committee and add their voice to an area of their interest. You level of involvement is completely up to you; the more you are involved the greater the benefits.

Promotional Opportunities
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce provides its members with opportunities to promote their business/organization in the Chamber's monthly newsletter, email and fax updates. The Chamber's communications is sent to more than 250 businesses and representatives.

Chamber Sponsorship
Marketing and advertising your company can be one of your greatest business expenses. By joining the Boardman Chamber of Commerce you will have access to promotional opportunities to target your customers.

Certificates of Origin
The Chamber can prepare these necessary forms for members who ship theor goods and products outside the United States.

Score
(Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a non-profit association sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Thye provide free one-on-one business counseling by a successful retired executive.

Promotional Displays
Only members can display their business cards and promotional materials in the Chamber office, giving your business exposure to thousands of visitors yearly.

Mailing Lists
The Chamber's mailing list, available for purchase of over 170 active members, can give you direct access to a prime audience of business prospects.

Advertising Opportunities
Only Chamber members can advertise in the Cahmber Resource Guide.

Seminars and Workshops
During the year the chamber will present or co-sponsor seminars and workshops on a wide variety of topics of interest to business people in Boardman, most at little or no cost. Watch the Chamber's monthly newsletter or web site for dates and topics.

Tax Deductibility
Membership in the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

Grand Openings, Ground Breaking and Ribbon Cuttings
Members enjoy the visibility of these ceremonies in the community. The Cahmber provides free newsletter coverage including promotion on the Chamber's monthly radio program.

Monthly Radio Program
Every month the Chamber sponsors a live radio broadcast on the fourth Wednesday. New members, activities, events and updates of the community are discussed.